Trask Cows

[jhambley]

I know there has been a lot of interest in Neil Trask genetics recently so I thought I would share a few photos I received from Tom McGrady this week.

 

[Aero]

surprisingly nice.

 

[WichitaLineMan]

surprisingly nice.

What the H-E-Double Toothpicks does this mean?

 

[Julian]

I do not know the Trask cattle and I am not fluent with their pedigrees, but how does the horned cow in the first picture fit in? I was guessing that the Trask cattle were all polled. I need some education on this. Anyone care to bring me up to speed?

 

[KNERSIE]

Very few (if any) poll herds can claim absolute homozygosity, whether a horned heifer should have been retained in a poll program is a debate all of its own.

 

[alexfarms]

How many Trask cows does he have and where is he located?

 

[jhambley]

How many Trask cows does he have and where is he located?

John,

I'm not sure on the exact count but he probably has the largest group left. He is located outside Houston, TX. If you want his contact info, please just send me a private email.

JH

 

[jhambley]

surprisingly nice.

Why so surprised Aero?

JH

 

[alexfarms]

How many Trask cows does he have and where is he located?

John,

I'm not sure on the exact count but he probably has the largest group left. He is located outside Houston, TX. If you want his contact info, please just send me a private email.

JH

A couple weeks ago I had a phone call from a man in Alabama who was looking for Trask cows.

 

[jhambley]

A couple weeks ago I had a phone call from a man in Alabama who was looking for Trask cows.

I received a call from that same man and gave him Tom's contact info.

JH

 

[Aero]

surprisingly nice.

Why so surprised Aero?

JH

cows that look that nice are a surprise no matter whose name is on them.

 

[Aero]

Very few (if any) poll herds can claim absolute homozygosity, whether a horned heifer should have been retained in a poll program is a debate all of its own.

is there a big difference in degree between single trait culling and single trait selection?

 

[KNERSIE]

Probably not, but false advertising becomes a concern. I know of many programs with names like ......... Poll Herefords and you can hardly pick out a bull you like without being told the bull was dehorned.

In my own herd scurs is fast becoming a concern in the bullcalves, I seldom have a horned calf, but scurs are becoming the rule rather than the exception, unfortunately.

 

[Aero]

In my own herd scurs is fast becoming a concern in the bullcalves, I seldom have a horned calf, but scurs are becoming the rule rather than the exception, unfortunately.

that isnt a real problem here. they dont dock for scurs at the graded calf sales. some people dont like them on a bull, but it's one step closer to polled. if you take the horns off, scurs are probably right under them. I am having the same issue in my Aubrac herd, but i am relatively OK with it now.

 

[budhill]

My name is Bud Hill of Hill Vue Farm, Blairsville GA. I have been linebreeding Trask Cattle for 45 years. I knew Mr. Trask very well and can give the history on his breeding philosophy and the Trask/Fowler connection.

 

[Julian]

Glad to see your post, Bud.
There are several of us here that would enjoy and appreciate whatever you would like to share.

 

[ALACOWMAN]

yep, and welcome...... how is George Queener???

 

[southernblues]

The second has got to be ready to pop???

Good looking cattle!

 

[budhill]

From Bud Hill: To those that are interested, I will be happy to e-mail by attachment, some info on Trask breeding. try [email protected]

 

[budhill]

Have not seen or talked to George Queener in some time.

Have a picture of our bull Plato Banner HV801 that I would like to post, but at my age I can not figure out how to do it

From Bud Hill